Helpful Web Sites

There are many web sites that you may find helpful as you decide if plastic or reconstructive surgery or a doctor-assisted skincare program is right for you. Here is a list of some sites that you may wish to visit.

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Organizations, Associations, and Societies

· www.cosmeticsurgery.org American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery

· www.plasticsurgery.org American Society of Plastic Surgeons

· www.ama-assn.org American Medical Association

· www.aafprs.org American Association of Facial Plastic and
Reconstructive Surgery

· www.plasticsurgery.org American Society for Aesthetic Plastic
Surgery, Inc.

· www.cancer.org American Cancer Society

· www.msdc.org Medical Society of the District of Columbia

· www.ama.org American Medical Association

· www.nlm.org National Library of Medicine

Surgical Procedures

· www.bariatric-surgery.info Bariatric Surgery

· www.contourthreads.com Contour Threads (Contour Lift)

· www.vaser.com LipoSelection

Skincare and Aesthetics

· www.obagi.com Obagi System

· www.procyte.com ProCyte Corporation

· www.thermage.com Thermage, Inc.

· www.sculptra.com Sculptra injectable poly – L –lactic acid

· www.restylaneusa.com Restylane

· www.allergan.com Allergan, Inc. (Botox)

· www.genesispharm.com Genesis Pharmaceutical, Inc.

· www.cutera.com Cutera (Laser Vein Removal, Laser Hair
Removal, IPL)

· www.aadassociation.com American Academy of Dermatology
(Sclerotherapy)

· www.hairremovalforum.com Hair Removal Forum (Laser Hair Removal)

· www.phlebology.org American College of Phlebology (Varicose
Vein Treatment)